FIFA confirm decision on extending player contracts and changing summer transfer window

FIFA have confirmed player contracts will extend past this summer due to the coronavirus pandemic affecting the season. The organisation has also revealed they're willing to extend the summer transfer window. Premier League action will not return until April 30 at the very earliest due to fears over coronavirus.

However, it's expected that action may not return until the summer.

There remains doubts over when the current season will be finished and how it'll affect contracts that expire in June, as well as when the transfer window will open.

However, FIFA have confirmed contracts will be extended, adding the summer transfer window can be altered if needed.

FIFA's statement read: "Expiring player contracts usually end when the season ends, with a termination date that coincides with the end of the season.

FIFA have confirmed player contracts will extend past this summer due to the coronavirus pandemic (Image: GETTY)

"With the current suspension of play in most countries, it is now obvious that the current season will not end when people thought it would.

"Therefore, it is proposed that contracts be extended until such time that the season does actually end. This should be in line with the original intention of the parties when the contract was signed and should also preserve sporting integrity and stability.

"A similar principle applies to contracts due to begin when the new season starts, meaning the entry into force of such contracts is delayed until the next season actually does start."